Tag: Refugee Resettlement
Michigan churches help settle refugees
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STEP SIX: Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle. Continue Reading Michigan churches help settle refugees
HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight
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STEP FOUR: Michigan churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service. HAPI, Haitian Assets for Peace, is assisting this process. Continue Reading HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight
Michigan churches engage in migration ministry
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Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle.
Make their dreams take flight
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Churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service’s expanded programming.
Celebrating United Methodist connections
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Sonya Luna reflects on her time working for the Michigan Conference and thanks God for the many wonderful connections that have sustained her.
Church helps resettle 121 Afghan refugees
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Over the course of a year, Birmingham and Berkley First UMC helped furnish 34 homes that now house 121 Afghan refugees in the Detroit metropolitan area.
Troy: Big Beaver delivers new starts
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Troy: Big Beaver UMC has started a Furnishings for Our Neighbors project assisting refugees and asylees by providing household items to furnish their first homes in the United States.
Churches welcome Afghan arrivals
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United Methodist congregations across the state continue to raise funds and collect household goods to welcome Afghan arrivals to Michigan.
Rejoicing in Connection
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The English Speaking UMC in Prague is a powerful expression of The Connection of The United Methodist Church. A rich mix of languages, nationalities, and cultures come together to glorify… Continue Reading Rejoicing in Connection
He’s doing ‘the unusual’ in South Wyoming
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South Wyoming is home to one of The Michigan Conference’s newest congregations. Meet Pastor Banza Mukalay leader of Restoration Community Church UMC. They want people to “leave this place blessed… Continue Reading He’s doing ‘the unusual’ in South Wyoming